Medical Assistant

Overview

Performs a variety of services for the Criminal Justice Services Department and program clients relating to medication and medical needs. The Medical Assistant provides monitoring and auditing functions on all Department client medications, ensuring storage, dispensing, and ingestion comply with department procedures and doctor orders. Documentation is recorded and maintained according to established procedures.

• Review client intakes medical information from the Mesa County Detention Facility (MCDF). Administrating routine COVID-19 tests on clients.
• Prepare Medication Room and assist staff with clients' medication monitoring. Monitor client medication a minimum of five times per week, or more as workload allows.
• Monitor and help educate clients on medications that involve injections.
• Data entry of client's medical prescriptions into the facility software system.
• Liaison with the medical providers and pharmacy.
• Auditing of client prescription medications bi-weekly including count of medications and data entry of medications in the software system.
• Assist in the removal and destruction of medications.
• May assist in dietary education and help set up treatments for client on special diets.
• Maintain written records and statistical information relating to client medical issues, medication audits, and proof of compliance with required standards.
• May observe medication monitoring by non-medical staff and provide feedback.
• Data entry of client medical information as required into the software system.
• Explain procedures to client and answer basic to complex questions.
• Assist in setting up post-operation care plans.
• Confirm receipt of medical release information and data entry of this information.
• Review Medical Treatment forms as needed and perform follow up when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient/client information.
• Responsible for stocking and sanitizing client medication areas and medical equipment.
• Manage supply inventory; order necessary supplies.
• Prepare necessary releases to obtain medical records from other health care providers; forward client medical records to other providers based upon receipt of signed authorization from client.
• Act as a Department liaison with physicians and other medical professionals in dealing with client medical questions, issues, or special client medical conditions.
• Assess non-emergency client medical needs, determining what other services that the client may need, and making appropriate recommendations to the client.
• May be required to provide translation or interpretation for Spanish speaking clients if bilingual; bilingual capabilities desired.
• Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.
• P erforms other related duties as assigned.

Must be 21 years of age and successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting.

• High school diploma or GED
• CNA or Medical assistant certification with QMAP
• 1 year experience
• OR Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

• Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant Preferred
• LPN or CNA, desired but not required
• Valid Colorado Driver's License

• This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds
• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and infections
• Occasional exposure to hazardous situations involving physically violent persons, interviewing mentally or emotionally disturbed persons or bodily injury from biohazards, infections, or blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires irregular hours and shifts including days, swings, and an occasional weekend.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability